Fesler (Isaac) Junior High School serves 958 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 958 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 19%
- Reading Proficiency: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High School's student population of 958 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
958 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fesler (Isaac) Junior High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Fesler (Isaac) Junior High School?
958 students attend Fesler (Isaac) Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Fesler (Isaac) Junior High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fesler (Isaac) Junior High School?
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fesler (Isaac) Junior High School offer ?
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Fesler (Isaac) Junior High School part of?
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High School is part of Santa Maria-Bonita School District.
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